CODE OF VIRGINIA

IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR SERVICES AFTER ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION (§
54.1-2818.4)

Unless such act, decision, or omission resulted from bad faith or malicious
intent, any funeral service establishment, funeral service licensee, crematory,
or registered crematory that receives a body following donation of organs,
tissues, or eyes shall be immune from civil liability for any failure to restore
such decedent’s form or features in a manner acceptable for viewing prior
to the final disposition of the remains.

HISTORY: 2009, c. 811.